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NCL Raises Gratuities
For new bookings, the automatic gratuity Norwegian Cruise Line tacks on to Specialty Dining and Ultimate Beverage packages goes up from 18% to 20...
December 5, 2017
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NCL Enters 2-year Service Agreement with Scanship
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) awarded Scanship a 2-year service agreement, confirming the continuation of longtime co-operation for cleaner oceans. It...
December 4, 2017
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Passenger Medevaced From Norwegian Breakaway
The Coast Guard has medevaced an ill passenger off a Norwegian Cruise Line's ship 60 mi east of Chincoteague (Virginia), Saturday night, December 2...
December 4, 2017
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Cruise Ships Threaten UNESCO Status?
An environmental campaigner said that unbridled growth in sea tourism could cost Isle of Man its conservation status. The government is keen to...
December 4, 2017
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Columbia Cruise Services Awarded Technical Management Contract for Two Marella Ships
The UK’s 3rd largest cruise line, Marella Cruises, appointed CCS (COLUMBIA Cruise Services) the technical management contract for line's newest...
December 4, 2017
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P&O Cruises Australia Boasts the Biggest Comedy Festival at Sea
P&O Cruises offers Aussies a reason to laugh with the introduction of the biggest comedy festival at sea ‘The Big Laugh’ onboard...
December 3, 2017
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Royal Caribbean Doubles Cruises to Cuba 2018
Royal Caribbean will double the opportunities for Cuba adventures in summer 2018, with a couple of ships sailing to the island nation – Empress...
December 3, 2017
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AIDA Cruises Announces Shore Excursions for 2017-2018 Caribbean Season
AIDA Cruises offers additional shore excursions for 2017-2018 Caribbean season. On the “Caribbean and Central America” routes ...
December 3, 2017
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World Dream First to Take Part in “Symphony of Lights”
World Dream will be the first and only cruise ship to take part in Hong Kong’s revamped “A Symphony of Lights” extravaganza held...
December 3, 2017
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New Vista-Class Ship to Be Named Carnival Panorama
Carnival Panorama was chosen as the name of Carnival Cruise Line's brand new 133,500-ton ship due to debut in fall 2019. Carnival Panorama is the 3rd...
December 2, 2017
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Carnival Revamps Dining Menus
Carnival Cruise Line is currently making changes to the dining menus across their fleet. The cruise line is also bringing back baked Alaska after...
December 2, 2017
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Norwegian and MSC Cruise Ships Reveal Wollongong Visits
Just a couple of months before the return of the first cruise ship to ever visit Wollongong there is another good news for the port city as a cruise...
December 2, 2017
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Princess Cruises Announces 2019 Europe Season
Princess Cruises announced its cruises and cruisetours for 2019, opening for sale December 14. Noteworthy itineraries for the season include...
December 2, 2017
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Princess Cruises' Next Ship to Be Named Sky Princess
Princess Cruises announced that its 4th Royal-class ship will be named Sky Princess. Sky Princess will be sister ship to Royal, Regal and Majestic...
December 1, 2017
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Costa Announces Improvements for Costa Pacifica and Costa Magica
Costa Cruises announced major improvements onboard its Costa Pacifica and Costa Magica cruise ships, to further enhance cruise experience offered to...
December 1, 2017
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